In a subtle update, Chinese tech start-up DeepSeek has launched its latest open-source model, Prover-V2. This comes hot on the heels of Alibaba's Qwen3 unveiling and just before the much-anticipated release of DeepSeek-R2.

During a visit to Shanghai, the Chinese president engaged with representatives from a host of innovative AI and robotics start-ups, embracing the call for technological self-reliance.

Given the challenges in accessing the US market, it's crucial for Beijing to consider the broader societal implications of couples' choices on childbearing. This could be a key strategy to stimulate domestic consumption within China.

Xiaomi, a leading smartphone titan, has entered the heated AI race in China with its latest offering - an open-source reasoning model named MiMo. Developed entirely in-house, Xiaomi claims that MiMo stands toe-to-toe with heavyweights like OpenAI’s o1-mini and Alibaba’s QwQ-32B.

In the midst of the US-China tariff battle, vendors in Yiwu city, home to the world's biggest wholesale market, are finding solace in a burgeoning global customer base. This growth is cushioning the blow from the decrease in American buyers, as trade uncertainties persist.

Nvidia, the US chip behemoth, has dispelled reports of a proposed partnership in China. This comes amidst the escalating tech conflict between the US and China, a challenging landscape that Nvidia is diligently navigating.

As Trump struggles, China's well-planned preparation for the tariff skirmish not only serves its defence but also positions it to redefine the future global landscape.

Pony.ai, a Chinese robotic taxi firm, is poised for a significant revenue surge, thanks to a partnership with internet giant Tencent. This collaboration presents the exciting prospect of reaching over a billion users through Tencent's platforms, including WeChat.

Despite being in the crosshairs of Washington, Chinese biotech behemoth WuXi AppTec experienced a robust 28 per cent surge in US revenue during the first quarter, outstripping the global increase of 21 per cent.

Despite being under the watchful eye of Washington, Chinese biotech titan, WuXi AppTec, experienced a robust 28% growth in US revenue in the first quarter. This outperforms their global revenue increase of 21% during the same period.

As US tariffs intensify, China's Xi increases his focus on technology development and solidarity with the Global South. His decision to visit Shanghai as his first stop since the trade dispute escalated, underscores his determination to enhance core strengths to handle external challenges.

Huawei has teamed up with 11 auto giants, including Audi China, the state-run SAIC Motor and Guangzhou Automobile, to champion the cause of safety in self-driving cars. This collaboration, known as the 'intelligent assisted driving safety initiative', comes as Tesla eagerly anticipates approval for its Full Self-Driving system.